Heat wave and thunderstorm: Berlin and Brandenburg before extreme week!

Heat wave and thunderstorm: Berlin and Brandenburg before extreme week!

This week the weather in Berlin and Brandenburg really caused excitement. On Tuesday, July 1st, the temperatures are expected to reach over 30 degrees, and this means that not only the sun, but also the storm clouds could brew. According to berlin live the temperatures already climbed and Kathy Schrey from "Wetternet" warns of the dangers and with the heat and possible storms. Strong gusts of wind, hail and heavy rain could hit the region with full force.

The warning is not unfounded. In the past few days, the weather has caused a lot of chaos. Even the S-Bahn set the traffic twice, and tragically there was a death and several injuries due to the extreme weather conditions. The storm center has published an overview map that shows current severe weather warnings for affected areas such as Prignitz, Uckermark and the Havelland. Various types of weather races, such as storm, heavy rain and thunderstorm, are listed there, which underlines the urgency of the warnings. In the region, pre -warnings and acute warnings apply, depending on the severity of the expected storm.

tips for the heat wave

With the upcoming heat wave, experts advise to pay attention to their own limits. "Extreme heat can put a lot of strain on the human body," explains Kathy Schrey. If you don't want to sweat, you should put your activities on the cooler morning or evening hours, unless there are acute severe weather warnings. It is also advisable to drink enough and pay attention to possible storm clouds.

The dangers of extreme heat are only part of the puzzle. Climate change plays an increasing role in the frequency and intensity of this extreme weather. A current study of the Max-Planck-Instituts shows that weather extreme arts such as heat waves and droughts occur in Europe more and more frequently in recent decades. With the North Atlantic oscillation (NAO), which influences the weather in Europe, we have another factor that shapes the weather. Historical data prove that Nao-Extreme has become more common, which leads to changing weather conditions-in some regions of heat, in other increased rainfall.

The scientists warn that the increase in the NAO extreme not only has an impact on the weather, but could also result in negative consequences for economy and health. A challenge that will surely deal with us longer in the future. For the citizens of Cologne, it now means: keep an eye on the weather, set healthy limits and take the current conditions seriously!

Stay informed and take care of yourself while we look forward to this challenging summer.